| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $45.70 | 5.779% | $48.341 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.51 | 7.411% | $198.184 | $198.18 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.95 | 5.346% | $86.331 | $86.33 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.76 | 6.629% | $108.5057 | $108.51 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.65 | 12.514% | $271.8901 | $271.89 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.26 | 6.177% | $234.9272 | $234.93 | $234.95 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.62 | 6.492% | $265.8253 | $265.83 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.45 | $1,214.0043 | $1,214.01 | $1,214.10 | $1,213.90 | |